Chelsea vs. West Ham: Match Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Chelsea Football Club aims for its fifth consecutive victory under manager Liam Rosenior as they face West Ham United in a pivotal Premier League match on Saturday. The Blues have been finding their rhythm, recently securing a crucial 3-2 win against Napoli, which confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stage.
As Chelsea approaches this London derby, their goal is to solidify their European qualification hopes for the upcoming season. Although inconsistent during Rosenior’s tenure, the team has shown marked improvement, and confidence is high in the locker room.
Chelsea vs. West Ham Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Kick-Off Time: 5:30 p.m. GMT / 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Stamford Bridge, London, England
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
Recent Head-to-Head Record
In their last five encounters, Chelsea has dominated the rivalry:
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| West Ham | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Current Form
Both teams are coming into this match with different momentum:
- Chelsea: WWWWL
- West Ham: WWWLL
Chelsea’s latest results include victories over clubs like Crystal Palace and Brentford, whereas West Ham recently won against Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur, providing them with a much-needed boost as they fight to avoid relegation.
Team News and Predictions
Chelsea’s squad is bolstered by the return of Cole Palmer, who significantly contributed against Napoli. However, they will be without several key players, including Levi Colwill and Roméo Lavia due to injuries. Mykhailo Mudryk is also banned following a drug test failure.
West Ham, on the other hand, has no major injury worries, with Łukasz Fabiański being the only absentee. Adama Traoré could make his debut for the Hammers, enhancing their attacking options.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.
West Ham (4-4-1-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Diouf; Bowen, Souček, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos.
Match Prediction
Although West Ham has shown signs of improvement, Chelsea’s quality and depth should give them the advantage. Expect a competitive match, but Chelsea is likely to secure a 3-1 victory against the Hammers, continuing their good run under Rosenior.
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